Man found guilty of string of rapes and sexual assaults in Hampshire

Marlon Nelson raped a 17-year-old girl in his car after offering her a lift at the end of a night out.

The 34-year-old attacked the girl from Calmore at Testwood Recreational Ground on November 11, 2014.

Police have refused to release a custody photograph of Nelson "at this time".

Following a seven-day trial at Southampton Crown Court., a jury found him guilty of two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of digital penetration.

After a further investigation, Nelson, of no fixed address, was also charged with the rape and sexual assault of a woman a then 20-year-old woman from Romsey.

The incident occurred at Ampfield Recreational Ground, Romsey in late November 2017.

He is due to be sentenced on Monday, September 27.

Detective Constable Lisa Robins and Police Staff Investigator Kerrie Green, the Officers in the Case, following the verdict, said: “We cannot underestimate the trauma that both women have suffered. Rape is one of the most serious crimes a person can survive. We would like to commend both women on the bravery and courage they’ve shown, which has helped secure today’s guilty verdict.

“We know that this will have no doubt brought up memories of the incident for them both, especially since there has been a significant time delay since the initial report. We’re hoping that this will bring them some form of closure and that they can now begin to move forward with their lives.

“Rape investigations are some of the most complex cases we work on, and each case requires careful review and collaboration between the police and CPS. We are working hard in partnership with CPS Wessex to identify offenders and get justice for victims of rape and serious sexual assault (RASSO) cases.

“We want to show you that no matter the circumstances, Hampshire Constabulary is committed to supporting survivors of rape and sexual assault and we will do everything we can to identify offenders and put them in front of a court.”